51 71 041 Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right wheel arch cover

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NOTE: Shown here without rear wheel to illustrate details better.

Release expansion rivet (1), plastic nut (2), and screw (3).

Fig 1: Removing Expansion Rivet, Plastic Nut And Screw

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NOTE: Version with tire-pressure checking system: Disconnect plug connection after levering out wheel arch cover (4).

Lever out wheel arch cover (4) and remove.

Installation:

Insert wheel arch cover (4) at top into bumper (5).

Installation:

Guide (1) of wheel arch cover (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Guide Of Wheel Arch Cover

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Replacement with tire-pressure checking system only:

Release screws (1) and remove receiving antenna (2) from wheel arch cover (3).

Fig 3: Removing Receiving Antenna From Wheel Arch Cover

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